SCOUTER Interactive - Your Guide to Scout Out the Net! SCOUTER Magazine and Network
SCOUTER  |  NetCompass  |  NetRoster  |  Forums  |  ClipArt  |  Headlines  |  Auctions  

You are 1 of 1126 Active Users

 Locator >
SCOUTER : Archives : Scouts-L : September 1997 : Post
Menu > Email this page to a friend Send page to friend
 

Check out the new SCOUTER Discussion Forums and Post Your Questions Now!

Asst. Cubmaster

Barry C Runnels (Barry_C_Runnels@MMACMAIL.JCCBI.GOV)
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:44:14 CDT


>75 boys which most were quick active over the summer.This caused numerous
>awards (2 Bobcat ranks, numerous Summertime Activity pins, Tiger Tracks,
>Webelos pins, camp awards, etc.) to be presented which is good, but time
>consuming.

Hi Dave. There is several ways to help this along. One of the things our
Pack traditionally did during September was have a Bobcat Campfire a
weekend after the first Pack Meeting. It gives us a chance to get the Pack
going on a positive note, give the Bobcats their awards, listen to stories,
sing, skits and camp out if possible.

Put a priority on your awards. Is there some awards like belt loops that
could be given at the Den meetings then the CM could mention their names at
the Pack meeting or in the news letter.

Break up the awards with skits. I had a rule never give more than two sets
of awards without a skit or song to break them up. There is nothing wrong
with starting the meeting with giving the Tigers their paws.

Have story or song to introduce the award. I once had an American Indian
(he preferred that over Native American) father who started everyone in a
Indian Celebration Dance during the Wolves awards. The parents are still
talking about that one.

Get all the Scouts involved. Get them to say a cheer or the Scouts name
when he and his parents are called up. "CRY OF THE WOLF, STRENGTH OF THE
BEAR, WEBELOS"

Another thing I did at the beginning of the meeting is I told the Scouts
when I hold my arms straight out, they were to clap, but if I held them up
then the were to clap and cheer LOUDLY while stomping their feet. Then we
practiced a little (actually a lot). When things like announcements, awards
or uniform inspections got a little long, I would raise my arms. Keeps them
on their toes and they get to do what the do best.

The important thing here is put yourself in their shoes, does this seem
boring? then change it or get rid of it. This Scouting stuff has got to be
FUN, FUN, FUN.

It takes a little practice but once you get the hang of it you will keep
their attention most of the meeting and you will only need one leader up
front. With that many ACMs, you all plan different parts of the meeting.

I think your doing a great job. You recognize there is a problem and your
seeking solutions. That is 80% of the solution. Keep up the good work Dave.

Barry Runnels
"Mighty" Pack 339

Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City

A few Commercial Links from the SCOUTER NetCompass...


Featured Link # 1 Eagle Scout Gift For Past 5 Years Click here for more information
Over the past five years this gorgeous 8x10 framed print, with inset poem - This Uniformed Little Boy - has become the number one gift presented at Eagle Courts of Honor.

Featured Link eFundraisingClick here for more information
World's Leading Fundraising Company

Featured Link Sierra Trading Post -- Outdoor GearClick here for more information
Sierra Trading Post offers savings on name brand camping and hiking gear. Find outdoor gear from Komperdell, Burton, Vector, Sigg, Crazy Creek, Eureka, The North Face and more.

Featured Link Cell Phone Recycling Scout FundraiserClick here for more information
Protect the environment! Earn up to $100 for every old/used cell phone collected!

Featured Link Leather & Leathercraft SuppliesClick here for more information
Ask about your special prices, free catalog and Leatherwork Merit Badge Workshop

Featured Link North Star Canoe RentalsClick here for more information
Canoeing and Kayaking in Vermont

Featured Link Outdoor gear Since 1986Click here for more information
Mosquito nets and outdoor protection products

Add your link to SCOUTER NetCompass





Join SCOUTER.com

Join SCOUTER.com and participate in the Discussion Forums & receive our email newsletters. First, please enter your e-mail address. We'll see if we have you in our records (must be complete and valid e-mail address to complete registration):

E-mail address

Postal/ZipCode


Site Members Login


SCOUTER Forums

Share your questions, answers and ideas in the SCOUTER Forums!


FREE Web Hosting from SCOUTER!
SCOUTER.com provides free web hosting to more than 2,000 Scout units!

What's become of SCOUTER Magazine, the print publication?

Buy the Back Issues

NetCompass
Categories

Advancement
Calendar
Campfires
Discussion Lists
Graphics and Clipart
Leaders Resource
Medical Issues Library
Meeting Activities
Scout Skills
Scouting History
Scouting Organizations
Service To America
Training
Where To Go
Youth Protection

Sponsors

Site Dedication

SCOUTER celebrates the life of William Hillcourt... Scoutmaster to the World and the founding inspiration for the grassoots resources we share.

© 1994-2005 SCOUTER.com. All rights reserved.

SCOUTER is an independent publication and has been the primary Scouting portal on the web since 1994.
It is not officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the USA or the World Organization of Scout Movements.
Web Developer/SaaS Hosting by FastRoot, Chicago - Terry Howerton

spacer.gif (57 bytes)